“The European Union Delegation to Azerbaijan absolutely refutes the allegations made recently by some websites regarding meetings between EU representatives and Azerbaijan political parties. These allegations are completely false regarding the format and content of those meetings and do not correspond to reality.

We deplore and strongly condemn such disinformation attacks against the European Union, the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the EU Ambassador to Azerbaijan and the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan.

The EU supports Azerbaijan’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. The EU has been and continues to be an important and close partner of Azerbaijan, including its most important trade partner and a strategic partner in the field of energy. The EU is committed to working with the COP29 Azerbaijani Presidency towards a successful and inclusive COP29.

The EU works jointly with Azerbaijan for the benefit of its people, including as regards the protection of human rights and  maintains contacts with all segments of Azerbaijani society, including political parties and civil society. Furthermore, the EU does not interfere in any elections in any countries.”